AirDesign RIDE 3, Manual And Service Book

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spiral the pilot should first weight-shift to the outside and then brake slightly more on the
outside.
ATTENTION : In a stable spiral the G-forces are very high. Be aware that it may therefore
require considerable more input and effort to recover from this state.
ATTENTION : The RIDE3 is an agile performance glider. When exiting a spiral too fast the
conversion of energy may result in the glider climbing quickly and entering its own turbulence.
This may cause the glider to collapse. We advise that you allow the RIDE3 to exit from the
spiral dive in a controlled manner.
You should take care to use only moderate spirals so as not to put unnecessary load on you
and your lines.
IMPORTANT SATEFY NOTICE ! A pilot who is dehydrated and/or not accustomed to spiralling
can lose consciousness during a steep spiral dive!
ii. B-line stall
This is an effective way of making a moderate to rapid descent but doesn’t allow any forward
speed.
To be able to make a B-stall on the RIDE3 needs a lot of power. If it is possible to achieve
depends on the loading of the wing and if the passenger is supporting the B-stall by pulling as
well at the B-lines.
Initiation : Take hold of the B-risers (both sides at same time) just above the maillons and
slowly but smoothly pull them down, twisting your hands until the canopy shows a span-wise
crease at the B-line attachment points and stops flying forward. It is difficult to pull at first but
becomes easier as the airfoil creases. Your sink rate will increase while your forward speed will
reduce to practically zero.
Recovery : Let go of the risers smoothly but determinedly and symmetrically, the glider will
speed up and gain forward movement. The brakes are kept in your hands at all time during this
manoeuvre. When exiting take care not to pull the brakes.
ATTENTION : IF THE B-RISERS ARE PULLED DOWN TOO MUCH THE WING MAY LOOSE ITS
SPANWISE FORM OR THE TIPS COME IN FRONT OF THE CENTRE OF THE WING. IN THIS
INSTANCE THE B-RISERS MUST BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY.
iii. “Big - ears”
This is the easiest and safest technique for descent while maintaining forward speed.
Depending on how much of the wing-tip you deflate, 3m/s to 5m/s sink rate can be achieved.
While in big-ears your forward speed can be increased by opening the trims.
The tendency for the wing to collapse is reduced while flying with big-ears.
Initiation: Reach up high and take hold of the metal maillon (quick-
link) of the “outer” A -riser
on each side of the glider. Pull both sides down simultaneous. Hold them in firmly. The tips will
fold in. Make sure the lines are pulled down equally on each side and your big ears are even.
Recovery: the ears might stay slightly tucked under but a pump on the brakes will accelerate
the opening.
REMEMBER:
A wrong manoeuvre at the wrong time may change a straightforward situation into a